People were also seen jumping from windows to escape the flames on Sunday.

Initial reports said only five people had died.
The fire started in part of the building that contains an entertainment complex and a cinema, local media report, raising concerns that more children may have been trapped.

In two of the halls that formed part of the cinema, the ceiling reportedly collapsed.

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Eyewitnesses say the popular shopping centre also contained a zoo, with animals including guinea pigs, goats, hedgehogs and cats.